PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE I AND II (PROGRAM SPECIALIST) - TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT - EWA, OAHU

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0021 - This vacancy is with the Department of Health.

Salary:
Professional Trainee I: $4,243 per month (SR-16, Step D)
Professional Trainee II: $4,590 per month (SR-18, Step D)

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 20 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Note: Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Requirements

This immediate vacancy is located in the FDA Tobacco Program, which conducts tobacco retail compliance check inspections in Hawaii on behalf of the FDA.

The Program contributes to preventing and reducing the use of tobacco and tobacco products by youth by conducting inspections of retail outlets to determine compliance with state and federal laws governing labeling, advertising, and sales of tobacco products.

This position serves as a primary contact with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on all contract related issues.

It manages field enforcement of the FDA regulations [21 CFR 897014 (a) and (b)] prohibiting tobacco sales to minors and carries out inspections of retail outlets throughout the State using FDA Commissioned Officers and underaged volunteers in controlled, observed undercover buy operations.

Level I:
This is an entry level trainee, receives on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, methods and techniques, and reference material fundamental to professional aspects of the professional work to be performed, and orientation to the goals, objectives, philosophy, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the assigned program.

Level II:
This is the advanced trainee level through which the trainee advances as part of his/her progression to full performance as an independent worker. Work assignments range from the simple to the moderately complex and are generally characterized by clear and specific objectives to be reached by the application of basic methods and techniques of the occupational specialty and specific standards, guides and regulations. The primary work processes and tasks follow well-established procedures, and determinations can be made by the direct application of specific standards, guides, etc. Additional assignments are selected to develop the employee for eventual progression to the independent worker or higher level.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities Required:

Professional Trainee I:

Knowledge of: Research methods and techniques; report writing, problem solving methods and techniques.

Ability to: Learn the principles, concepts, work processes, and reference material fundamental to the work to be performed, and the goals, objectives, philosophy, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the program; successfully complete assignments selected to develop the employee for higher level work; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Professional Trainee II:

In addition to the knowledge and abilities required at the next lower level: Basic knowledge of professional; work processes; and ability to apply basic methods and techniques of the occupational specialty and specific standards, guides, rules and regulations pertinent to the work.

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Level I: No experience required.

Level II: Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill. Such experience MUST have involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. Such experience must have also demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing; read, comprehend, interpret and evaluate technical subjects, analyses or proposals; and apply problem-solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

To view the requirements for Professional Trainee I in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

To view the requirements for the Program Specialist in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Additional Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

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Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.

We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.

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TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience.

It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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